Cirque du Freak by Darren Shan(
Book
)
153
editions published
between
1984
and
2009
in
9
languages
and held by
7,222
libraries
worldwide
Algebra class, two old friends, and a creature with deadly hands test Darren's determination as he travels to Mr. Crepsley's home town to search for the murderous vampaneze

Vampire Mountain by Darren Shan(
Book
)
44
editions published
between
2001
and
2010
in
English and Chinese
and held by
2,961
libraries
worldwide
"Darren and Mr. Crepsley embark on a dangerous trek to the very heart of the vampire world. Will a meeting with the Vampire Princes restore Darren's human side, or turn him further toward the darkness? Only one thing is certain-- Darren's initiation into the vampire clan is more deadly than he ever could have imagined"--Publisher's web site

The Vampire Prince by Darren Shan(
Book
)
48
editions published
between
2000
and
2011
in
4
languages
and held by
2,620
libraries
worldwide
Betrayed by Kurda and reeling from the brutal slaying of Gavner, the vampire's assistant, Darren Shan, finds himself branded a traitor and hunted by the vampire clan

The Lake of Souls by Darren Shan(
Book
)
54
editions published
between
2003
and
2013
in
3
languages
and held by
2,481
libraries
worldwide
The lives of Darren and Harkat are at risk as they face monstrous obstacles on a desperate quest to the Lake of Souls

Killers of the dawn by Darren Shan(
Book
)
44
editions published
between
2003
and
2013
in
5
languages
and held by
2,459
libraries
worldwide
As his battles against the vampaneze continue, Darren Shan is framed as public enemy number one

Trials of death by Darren Shan(
Book
)
35
editions published
between
2001
and
2009
in
English and French
and held by
2,251
libraries
worldwide
Darren begins the Trials of Initiation to prove himself worthy of being a half-vampire, even as the clan's blood foes, the vampaneze, gather near Vampire Mountain

Lord of the shadows by Darren Shan(
Book
)
11
editions published
between
2004
and
2009
in
English
and held by
2,071
libraries
worldwide
When Darren Shan returns home, he is met by old enemies and scores to be settled, and with destiny certain to destroy him, the world seems doomed to fall to the Ruler of the Night

Lord Loss by Darren Shan(
Book
)
29
editions published
between
2000
and
2013
in
English and Japanese
and held by
1,924
libraries
worldwide
Presumably the only witness to the horrific and bloody murder of his entire family, a teenage boy must outwit not only the mental health professionals determined to cure his delusion, but also the demonic forces only he can see

Sons of destiny by Darren Shan(
Book
)
20
editions published
between
2004
and
2008
in
English
and held by
1,906
libraries
worldwide
As Darren faces the final showdown with his archenemy, Steve Leopard, he seeks a way to trick destiny and avoid the requirement that one of them die and the other become Lord of the Shadows, fated to destroy the world

Bec by Darren Shan(
Book
)
17
editions published
between
2006
and
2012
in
4
languages
and held by
1,739
libraries
worldwide
As the demonic Fomorii ravage their land, Bec and her warrior companions leave the devastated area not only to answer a call for help but also to find information that will enable Bec to unlock the secrets of her past

Blood beast by Darren Shan(
Book
)
26
editions published
between
2000
and
2014
in
3
languages
and held by
1,595
libraries
worldwide
When he begins experiencing alarming symptoms at the onset of the full moon, Grubbs Grady, who has so far escaped his family curse, fears that he is turning into a werewolf

Demon thief by Darren Shan(
Book
)
8
editions published
between
2005
and
2008
in
English
and held by
1,524
libraries
worldwide
With the opening of a window into a demon world, a boy discovers his powers as a Disciple and his mission to hunt the viciously powerful Demonata to the death

Zom-B by Darren Shan(
Book
)
19
editions published
between
2012
and
2016
in
4
languages
and held by
1,517
libraries
worldwide
"When the news starts reporting a zombie outbreak in Ireland, B's father thinks it's a hoax-but even if it isn't, the two of them joke, it's only the Irish, right? That is, until zombies actually attack the school. B is forced on a mad dash through the serpentine corridors of high school, making allegiances with anyone with enough gall to fight off their pursuers. But when they come face-to-face with the ravenous, oozing corpses, all bets are off. There are no friends. No allies. Just whatever it takes to survive."--Jacket

Wolf Island by Darren Shan(
Book
)
15
editions published
between
2008
and
2010
in
English and Chinese
and held by
1,492
libraries
worldwide
As the mysterious Shadow builds an army of demons, Grubbs Grady and his team search desperately for answers. But when they follow up on a new lead, it takes them to an old, unexpected foe-- the Lambs

Zom-B underground by Darren Shan(
Book
)
11
editions published
between
2013
and
2016
in
English
and held by
1,357
libraries
worldwide
"Waking up in a military complex, months after zombies attacked school, B has no memory of the last few months. Life in the UK has turned tough since the outbreak, and B is woven into life -- and battle -- in the new military regime quickly. But as B learns more about the zombies held in the complex and the scientists keeping them captive, unease settles in. Why exactly was B saved? And is there anyone left in the world to trust?"--

Birth of a killer by Darren Shan(
Book
)
25
editions published
between
2010
and
2012
in
English
and held by
1,340
libraries
worldwide
When his cousin is murdered at the factory where they both work as child laborers, young Larten Crepsley commits a horrific act and must live on the run until he meets a vampire named Seba Nile who offers him protection and training as a vampire's assistant

Slawter by Darren Shan(
Book
)
10
editions published
between
2005
and
2007
in
English
and held by
1,324
libraries
worldwide
While on a horror movie set with his Uncle Dervish, Grubbs Grady realizes that his battle with the evil demon master Lord Loss may be about to resume

Demon apocalypse by Darren Shan(
Book
)
6
editions published
between
2008
and
2009
in
English
and held by
1,291
libraries
worldwide
Grubbs Grady tries to resist his werewolf urges and evade the eight-armed grasp of the demonic Lord Loss

Cirque Du Freak by Darren Shan(
Book
)
15
editions published
between
2000
and
2009
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
569
libraries
worldwide
"Darren Shan's days as an ordinary schoolboy are over, and his life as the vampire's assistant has begun! With his mentor, Lartan Crepsley, Darren joins the Cirque Du Freak and slowly begins settling into his new role there, an adjustment made simpler when he makes a couple of new friends. But life as a half-vampire can never be easy or ordinary -- as Darren learns only too well when tragedy strikes!"--Page 4 of cover

Cirque du Freak : a living nightmare by Darren Shan(
file
)
15
editions published
between
2013
and
2014
in
English
and held by
181
libraries
worldwide
In the tradition of Ray Bradbury's Something Wicked This Way Comes, and Stephen King's Salem's Lot, New York Times bestseller Cirque du Freak is the first title in the popular Saga of Darren Shan series. Darren Shan and his best friend, Steve, get tickets to the Cirque du Freak, a wonderfully gothic freak show featuring weird, frightening half human / half animals who interact terrifyingly with the audience. In the midst of the excitement, true terror raises its head when Steve recognizes that one of the performers--Mr. Crepsley--is a vampire!Steve confronts the vampire after the show finishes--but his motives are surprising! In the shadows of a crumbling theater, a horrified Darren eavesdrops on his friend and the vampire, and is witness to a monstrous, disturbing plea. As if by destiny, Darren is pulled to Mr. Crepsley and what follows is his horrifying descent into the dark and bloody world of vampires. This is Darren's story